Mitcham, Greater London (Hybrid)
£24,720 - £28,840 per year
Part-time (21 to 28 hours )
Contract or temporary (12 months )
Job description

We are looking for a passionate Disabled person to join our organisation as a Trainee Caseworker. 

 

Hours: 21-28 hours per week (flexibility around working hours/pattern)

Trainee Salary Band: £24,720 - £28,840 (pro rata and per year)

Start Date: 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Location: Hybrid (Home and Vestry Hall, Mitcham)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 1 May 2027.

 

Over one year, we will train, develop and coach an individual to build skills to provide casework support relating to health, welfare benefits, grant applications, discretionary travel, housing, aids and adaptations and/or adult social care.

The role will support our accredited Information and Advice Service and Speaking Up Service. 

Previous experience is not essential but a passion to fight for justice and an interest in learning and developing your skills, knowledge and practice is. 

Application resources
Organisation
Merton Centre for Independent Living View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10
Posted on: 19 March 2026
Closing date: 08 April 2026 at 17:00
Job ref: MertonCIL01
Tags: Advice / Information, Campaigns, Legal / Law, Housing, Deaf, Entry level / Graduate, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Justice, Learning Disability, Safeguarding

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